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Suicide Risk — NCLEX Cheat Sheet

Plan + means = high risk

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👤 By the CinnaRN Clinical Content Team 🕐 Updated 2026-07-11 🏷️ Psychosocial Integrity 🔖 Free to read, print, and share

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Use this quick-reference guide to spot, treat, and prevent Suicide Risk on the NCLEX. Keep it handy during review and on exam day!

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Signs

What to look for

Giving away possessions
Sudden calm after depression
Saying goodbye, hopelessness

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Do

Nursing actions

ASK directly about plan + means
1:1 constant observation, no harm contract
Remove sharps, cords, belts

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Avoid

Key facts

NEVER leave high-risk pt alone
Don't promise to keep secret

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Report

Notify / act now

Active plan w/ access = priority

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Quick Tip

A specific plan with available lethal means indicates high, imminent risk.

📖 Related Topics

Therapeutic Communication Techniques Defense Mechanisms Crisis Intervention Grief and Loss

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